1 . It ’ s all about the helmet . Of course the most important piece of safety equipment is a helmet . Head injuries are the real deal , and so wearing a helmet is even the law in many states . But even if it isn ’ t , you should get ahead of it . There are a number of children ’ s helmets on the market with fun colors and designs that kids will be more apt to wear . ( Ours fight over theirs , ha .) Find the right fit and strap it on !
2 . Protect elbows , knees , and hands . It may sound obvious , but these are always the first to hit the ground when a child falls . Pads for the elbows , knees , and hands are available as easy slip-ons and can be kept in a school backpack , desk , or locker when not in use . And yes , we are totally aware that there is one more area that often hits the ground , but that side comes with its own padding . Actual padding may vary . Let ’ s just say us moms have a little more of it .
3 . It ’ s gotta be the shoes . Shoes aren ’ t just about fashion , they also protect feet from stray wheels and any number of random things on the ground that could poke , cut , or tickle the toes of your scooting child . The best shoes to wear while riding a scooter are closed-toed , thick in the sole , and should have some support in the ankle . If the shoes also happen to look really awesome , well , that ’ s just a bonus . It ’ s amazing how many kids we see scooting in flip-flops , flimsy sandals , and the ubiquitous plastic shoes which shall not be named .